Propagating bracteate bluebells

[Brian Ellis]

Here's mine, now starting to go over a bit.  Judges didn't like them at Cleveland..   They are in a good sized pot but have grown well in it.  I repot along with all my other pots of bulbs in August and usually find loads of bulbils so I've not yet thought it necessary to multiply them by chipping.  I find them quite interesting but then, I do like oddities......

Very nice Chris, why on earth didn't they like them?  Nice size potful

[ChrisB]

 No idea Brian.  Forget now what won the category but hey ho... May try again if I get it into flower in time.  Was lucky as Easter was late this year...  I'm pleased the stems are so sturdy and partly maroon tinged too.  Maybe they thought bluebells too 'Common'.....

[emma T]

found this one last year

[emma T]

Sorry it's sideways

[Maggi Young]

I've beaten it into submission for you, Em.

[emma T]

Thank you Maggi

[mark smyth]

I've found keeping them in pots makes small plants. I'll show a photo later